1.
everywhere; anywhere; wherever
Indicates any and all locations without restriction. Used to express that something exists everywhere or that one can go to any place.
Composed of どこ (where) + に (location particle) + でも (even/any). Functions as an adverb meaning "at/to any place" or "everywhere." A natural combination of interrogative + でも that creates an inclusive meaning.
Common patterns
Common collocations
- どこにでもいる人: an ordinary/unremarkable person (lit. a person you'd find anywhere)
- どこにでもある話: a common story